Combination dressing table and bathtub



W. M. COLBURN COMBINATION DRESSING TABLE AND BATHTUB Filed Feb. 9, 1924 I 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 vwemtoz Wah er M. Colburn W. M. COLBURN COMBINATION DRESSING TABLE AND. BATHTUB Filed Feb. 9, 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 V 514mm l l/a/fer M. colbur'n Patented Oct. 21, 1924.

UNITED STATES WALTER M. GO'LBURN, OF ROQ'HESTER, NEXV YORK.

COMBINATION DRESSTNG TABLE AND BATHTUB.

Application filed February To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WALTER M. CoLBUnN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Rochester, in the county of Monroe and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Combination Dressin Tables and Bathtubs, of which the fol owing is a specification.

The object of this invention is to provide a new and improved type of infants combination bath tub and dressing table, one that can be readily folded up to take up the least amount of space when it is not needed.

This and other objects of this invention will be fully illustrated in the drawings, described in. the'specification and pointed out in the claims at the end thereof.

In the accompanying drawings;

Figure 1 is an end elevation of the bath tub and dressing table as it appears when unfolded for use as a dressing table.

Figure 2 is a front elevation of the com- I bination bath tub and dressing table as illustrated in" Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view of the bath tub and: dressing table, with the table portion removed from the top of the bath tub and suspended on one side thereof, transforming the dressing table illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 into a bath tub. I

Figure 1 is a top plan view of'the combination bath tub and dressing table as it appears when used as a dressing table asillustrated in elevation in Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 5 is an end elevation of the combination dressing table and bath tub as appears when folded up ready to be set aside. v

Figure 6 is a detail perspective view of the central end portion of the bath tub and its mounting on one of. the triangular end frames, that support the combination dressing table and bath tub.

In the several figures of the drawings like reference numerals indicate like parts.

As illustrated in the drawings the combination bath tub and dressing table is mounted on a frame made up of two airs of uprights 1, 1 and 2, 2. Each pair of uprights is hinged together at the top forming when unfolded a triangular end frame. The end frames thus formed are connected with the upri hts 2, 2 by the rails 3 and 4 to complete t e frame for the support of the bath tub and dressing table.

The bath tub comprises a rectangular 9, 1924. Serial No. 691,803.

is individually supported between two of the uprights of the triangular end frames. The hinged joints between the sections and 6 of the rectangular frame are located in the middle of the triangular end frames, so that when these sections of the frame are folded up the uprights 1, 1 and 2, 2 are drawn together and folded up into the position illustrated in Figure 5, in which the ends of the rectangular frame form continuations of the uprights 1, 1 or 2, 2 depending on which end is viewed. Figure 5 illustrates the combination bath tub and dressing table as viewed from the right of Figure f and the sections 5 and 6 of the rectangular frame form continuations of the uprights 1,1. The bath tub proper is formed by a rubber receptacle 11 of suit-- able dimensions and shape and is suspended within the rectangular frame, being fastened to the sections 5 and 6 of this frame as illustrated in the figures of the drawings.

The dressing table comprises another rec: tangular frame 12 and is covered at the top with canvas or other suitable material. The

end rails of the rectangular frame 12 forming the dressing table are provided with the slots 13 and 14, thru which passes the guide and supporting rod 15. This guide and supporting rod is turned over at the ends and has suitable eyes formed thereon by means of which the rod can be pivoted to the outer end of the sections 6 of the bath tub. The guide rod is thus adapted to swing on the outer end of the bath tub, and

, can be swung from the position illustrated in Figure 3 where it supports the dressing table in a vertical position at one side of the bath tub, to the position illustrated in Figure 2, where the dressing tableis placed on top of the bath tub, covering the tub and transforming the bath tub into a dressing table. In 'swingin the dressing table section from the position illustratedin Figure 3 to the position illustrated in Fi ure 2 the table is first lifted vertically unti the pivoted ends of the guide rod 15 have been swung above the top of the bath tub, when the table can be swung down over the tub.

erly until the table is ready to be swung fit) over the bath tub.

Oneend of the dressing table has the Wire frame 16 pivoted thereon. This Wire frame is formed in the shape of ayoke 17 of which the outer ends are bent outwardly to form the supports 18 and then inwardly to form the pivots 19 on which the frame is adapted to swing on the frame of the dressing table. The supports 18,01? the Wire frame are adapted to rest on suitable supporting pins 20 provided on the side of the dressing table, and hold the Wire frame in the angular position illustrated in Figure l. in which position the pockets 21 made up of canvas or other suitable rubberized material are suspended vertically from the Wire frame so that any of the toilet articles placed therein can be conveniently reached and taken out therefrom. In the'folded position of the dressing table, illustrated in Figure 5, the Wire frame with its pockets is folded back against the top of the dressing table for which purpose the'supporting section 18 of the Wire frame forms a suitable offsetwhich permits the Wire frame and its pockets to lay flat against the top of the dressing table as illustrated in Figure 5.

A handle 25 is fastened to the outer end of the dressing table by means of which the dressing table can be conveniently raised or lowered into the desired, position. In addition to this a hook vided, one on the dressing table, and the other on the bath tub, as illustrated in Figure 2, so that it may be locked in. place in this position by means of the hook and eye.

From the foregoing description and the illustration of the drawings it will be seen that the construction of the combination bath tub and dressing table is very simple and sturdy, and the parts thereof are so proportioned that it can be readily and conveniently handled While folding it up or 1111- folding it.

I claim:

1. In a combination dressing table and bath tub the combination of a frame comprising a pair of triangular end frames having its legs hinged together at the top, a

26 and an eye 27 are pro-.

rectangular frame comprising a. pair of rectangular sections hinged together, each be ing pivotally supported between two of the legs of the triangular end frames, a folding bath tub supported from the sections of said rectangular frame, and a dressing table adapted to swing over the top of said rectangular frame to cover said bath tub.

2. In a combination dressing table and bath tub the combination of a frame comprising a pair of triangular end frames hav-- ing its le s hinged together at the top, :1 rectangular rame comprising a pair of rectangular sections hinged together, each being pivotally supported between two of the legs of the triangular end frames, a folding bath tub supported from the sections of said rectangular frame, and a dressing table ada .ted to swing over the top of said rectangu at frame to cover said bath tub, a guide rod pivoted on the end of one of said sections of said rectangular frame, a dressing table mounted to slide and swing on said guide rod from a vertical position on one side of id bath tub to a horizontal position on top of said bath tub.

3. In a combination dressing table and bath tub the combination of a frame comprising a pair of triangular end frames having its legs hinged together at the top, :1. rectangular frame comprising a pair of rectaugular sections hinged together, each being pivotally supported between two of the legs of the triangular end frames, a folding bath tub supported from the sections of said rectangular frame, and a dressing table adapt-- ed swing over the top of said rectangular frame to cover said bath tub, a guide rod pivoted on the end. of one of said sections of said rectangular frame, dressing table mounted to slide and swing on said guide rod from a vertical position on one side of said bath tub to a horixontal position on top of said bath tub, a. Wire frame mounted. to swing on the end of dressing table, pockets supported from said. Wire frame, said wire frame being adapted to support said pockets vertically at right angles to said dressing table in one position. and parallel thereto another or folded position.

In testimony whereof I atiix my signature.

WALTER M. COLBURN. 

